aggressive
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Brazil began an aggressive tightening cycle in 2024 that brought rates to their highest levels in nearly two decades, and started to cautiously lower them in March.
From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026
“Well, yes, I do believe we have innate aggressive tendency,” she said.
From Salon • Apr. 23, 2026
The former marine, who also boxed during his time in the services before a distinguished playing career as an aggressive front-rower, has an intimidating aura and could be described as a complex character.
From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026
Pancreatic cancer is hard to detect and aggressive; most people aren’t diagnosed until they are far along.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026
From his brief readings, he knew they weren’t particularly aggressive by nature, but provoked...He looked to his co-candidates.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
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